Nine features will advance to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 86th Academy Awards®. Seventy-six films had originally been considered in the category. The films, listed in alphabetical order by country, are: Belgium, “The Broken Circle Breakdown,” Felix van Groeningen, director; Bosnia and Herzegovina, “An Episode in the… Continue reading 9 Foreign Language Films Advance In Oscar Race
Year: 2013
Blitz Patrollie (DVD): Review
The Film In Blitz Patrollie, we follow Rummy Augustine and Ace Dikolobe, two cops, partners, and guys with good heart. The two are good guys, albeit a little lacking in the worldly-wise ways of everyone else. They stumble upon a huge drug bust (along with the humorous sidekick team of Braam and David, two snipers… Continue reading Blitz Patrollie (DVD): Review
Walking With Dinosaurs Receives The Dove Foundation Review Boards Approval
Walking with Dinosaurs has won approval by The Dove Foundation Review Board. The approval means that the Foundation believes that the content expressed makes for the kind of entertainment family members can enjoy together with confidence. The Dove Family Approved Seal is awarded to movies, DVDs, made for TV movies and specials, books and other entertainment… Continue reading Walking With Dinosaurs Receives The Dove Foundation Review Boards Approval
Nothing For Mahala (DVD): Review
The Film Nothing For Mahala, is as the name implies, a lesson that for every action, there is a consequence. A South African story, that we can all relate to in today’s world. The story begins by following the lust for wealth and power by main character Axe, and as he is sitting in court… Continue reading Nothing For Mahala (DVD): Review
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Notches Up More Award Nominations
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom received two nominations at the 34th London Critics Circle Film Awards, it was announced today. The film received two nominations for Naomie Harris: Supporting Actress Of The Year and British Actress Of The Year, both for her role as Winnie Mandela. The winners will be announced on 2 February 2014. The London Critics’ Circle Film… Continue reading Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Notches Up More Award Nominations
Killing Them Softly (DVD): Review
The Film Following an amateur stickup of an underground card game, which causes the local mob economy to collapse, a hitman (Brad Pitt) is sent to track them down, and set things straight. This hitman doesn’t like to get up close and experience the emotion of his job, he prefers Killing Them Softly. Incidental sound-bites… Continue reading Killing Them Softly (DVD): Review